Adult Dependant Relative Visas
If you are a none-EEA adult dependent relative of a British citizen, a person(s) settled in the UK, or persons in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection status, who wish to settle here, the adult dependent relative visa category is open to you.
An adult dependent relative will need to show the following:
- You are aged over 18 years;
- You are outside the UK;
- As a result of age, illness or disability, you require long-term personal care (that is help performing everyday tasks, e.g. washing, dressing and cooking);
- You are unable to obtain the required level of care in the country where you are living (even with the practical and financial help of your family member in the UK) because it is not available and no person (close relative, home-help, housekeeper, nurse, carer, care or nursing home) can reasonably provide it, or because it is not affordable;
- You will be adequately maintained, accommodated and cared for in the UK by your family member, without recourse to public funds (if your family member is a British citizen or settled in the UK, they will be required to sign a 5-year undertaking to this effect).
Relationship Requirements for Adult Dependant Relative:
- You are the parent grandparent, brother or sister, son or daughter;
- Of a person (over 18 years) in the UK who is either a British citizen, settled in the UK or a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection status;
Can you apply within the UK?
It is not possible to switch into the adult dependant relative visa route from within the UK.
A granted of an adult dependant relative visa will allow a person to enter, and remain in the UK, indefinitely.
Additional Information:
If you are able to show that you suffer from the high level of ill health required under the Immigration Rules, you will then need to show that your sponsor is unable to afford to provide care for you in your country of origin.
EEA extended family members/Non EEA family members
British citizens exercising Treaty rights may be able to bring their adult dependent relatives to the UK in certain circumstances. Non-EEA national family members and extended family members of EEA nationals exercising Treaty rights in the United Kingdom have better options available under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016.
How can AIB help?
AIB frequently provide advice to adult depend relatives in order to assist them to relocate to and settle in the UK with their family.
This is a difficult rule to satisfy which limits the opportunities for adult dependent relatives of British/settled persons in the UK to qualify to settle permanently. Applications require careful preparation and evidence gathering.
We can advise you on prospects of success, what you will need to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules, and can prepare your application so you avoid common mistakes which can result in delays or your application being refused.
AIB understand the complex financial requirements of the Immigration Rules. We offer specialist advice across the full spectrum of financial circumstances increasing the chances of securing a successful outcome for your visa application.
We are approachable, responsive and proactive; taking pride in our commitment to meet the needs of our clients by providing sincere, clear, and reliable immigration advice.
Other ways we can help
We can also advise you on the following related issues:
- Property Inspection Reports
- Fresh ADR applications;
- Challenging a decision on appeal in Court
- Instructing country experts
- Obtaining medical evidence